What is included in Royal Caribbean's cruise ticket price?
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- What costs extra and what do you get when you book a Royal Caribbean cruise? Here's a look at everything you can expect to be included with your cruise and what will cost you extra if you want it.
[Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!]
is.gd/p6dgx0
[Listen to our Podcast]
www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/po...
Get news, information and advice at RoyalCaribbean.Blog
[Social Links]
/ royalcaribbeanblog
/ therclblog
/ royalcaribbeanblog
I know it's wishful thinking but wifi should be included. I realize people want to disconnect but only way to keep in touch of family while on board
What did, or do they charge to have WiFi?
As a shareholder of Royal Caribbean, I’d rather them not.
@@biguzivertlol
Maybe The y do have but maybe he forgot 🫥
@@biguzivertHahahahaha 😂
I knew all the information that was done to be presented but I didn’t care because I enjoy your videos how well they presented. Great job!
I appreciate that!
Same... but it's a good refresher and I like Matt's voice it's so calming!
We went on Symphony and spent $0 extra and had a good time. You dont need to break the bank while cruising!
My family has been on 2 cruises and usually does not spend any EXTRA money and has an amazing time! Thanks for the vid!
Very strong "Sal from Khan Academy" vibes with how you speak. ☺ Sounds like learning!
We did a week on Oasis, prepaid gratuities. Without even planning to we ended up with $0 account at the end. Never felt like we were missing anything, it just happened.😊
If we're planning with a travel agent, do we prepay gratuities during that time? How do gratuities work in terms of tipping cabin staff and waiters?
@@lavans06 the cruise line wants you to prepay gratuities before you board. It's called starting with a clean wallet (or something like that). Once on board you forget what you spent to get there and just look at what you are spending.on the ship. If you see gratuities coming out every day that is coming from your "travel budget." But by prepaying you also lock in the cost, any increase is not charged to you. In theory the gratuities include wait staff and cabin attendant but many people continue tipping them either out of habit, guilt, or appreciation for what they do, but it is not a requirement.
How do you keep track of what theyvare taking out with no wifi to check websites and/or balances?@fredrosenbaum8630
Thank you very much! We are booking a cruise for Christmas this year! Your video helped convince the hubby! Can't wait!
My youngest son is the event manager now for Royal Caribbean, i love your channel as well
Great rundown explaining what's included...thanks for all the details!!
Tony, that was a jack-up oil drilling rig. I used to work on OSVs (Offshore Supply Vessels) in the Gulf of Mexico that used to bring supplies to them offshore.
What a great video, objective, straight to the point, covered all bases... 👌keep up the good work
All of your videos are very good and very informing! Since I haven’t cruised in 20 years, I’m sure taking notes!
This was super helpful and well laid out. Thanks
I've been wondering about this. Thank you for posting
This really helps us because we didn’t know what’s all included. Like there food. . For us being our first time on a royal Caribbean ship plus a oasis cruise!
Just got the Allure of the seas in the holidays , it was a total success because of your tips , 🚢😜 ,
highly recommended 🎊
Love your videos thank you so much you have now turned me into a cruise expert!!! My very first cruise is July 7 leaving sesttle on the Quantum of the seas! 7 night Alaskan cruise!!! Super excited! And you have helped me prepare for it!
How did it go and if you don't mind me asking how much money did you spend
how was your trip？we are going this July～
Thank You for just getting straight to the point. Very informative, great video.
Matt you’re the best! I asked and you delivered! Lol perfect timing too ! Right before my cruise next week! Definitely sharing!
Awesome! Thank you!
How did the cruise go and what were the destinations?
I just booked my first ever cruise for June 2023 with my friend. I'm super excited
another fantastic informative video Matt, i learn something new from each one you post! hopefully by the time we cruise next August ill be in a good position to make the most of everything! keep them coming! 👍
Really glad this was helpful!
Very informative and appealing video! Thank you for all this info, I can't wait to try it out on our next vacation opportunity!
Wow this was so helpful. Thank you !!!!
This video was educational. I will add refreshment package for sure.
this is very helpful! Wish i found this video last year before my trip, even though the trip itself was still wonderful. Very new to cruise trips but i'll have to say Royal Caribbean cruise gives the best services! Have another one coming up this may can't wait!
Thank you, I will be taking my first Royal Caribbean cruise in November.
Very helpful and comprehensive, thank you !
You're very welcome!
I pay for shore excursions. Also a few alcoholic drinks. I also attend Captain's Cocktail parties and get the free drinks and appetizers. I have also gone to some of the Art Auction lectures and gotten free wine and art prints. They do have some nice art. The thing to keep in mind is it's not really investment art. You only buy it if you like it and want to hang or display in in your home or your office.
How much bank balance is needed to go on these cruises? 5 million or more or even more than that? What is the typical cruising person’s total wealth? So I will know that I am not stepping beyond my boundaries?
@climbeverest You don't need to have millions in the bank. You do have to save up your money. How much you need depends on where and when you want to go. Also, where you will be cruising from versus where you live.
A minimum wage job won't cut it unless you have other money, such as an inheritance or retirement payments.
If you can reduce your daily living expenses and put the savings towards a cruise fund, you can cruise sooner. If you want to go to Alaska, it will take longer to save for it than for a Caribbean cruise.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic video,very helpful just the right video I was looking for. I will be visiting there homepage!!
So helpful, thank you!
Love your videos. Keep going like that
Love cruises, thank for this video, it has great info.
This video is absolutely outstanding!!!
Very well done video, very informative. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video and information tells me so much try to make my cruise easier next year 2024 thanks
love the videos, keep it up!
Thanks so much for the information. Going on our honeymoon for 2 first time cruisers in June 2023 on Freedom of the Seas and we’re both VERY excited. I have a whole playlist of videos I’m watching to make sure we are as prepared as possible when it comes time for our trip next year
I feel you. Going on my first one as well with my bf and I have been researching since last year when I first found out I was going 🤣 guess you can say I’m a bit overeager
Just came back from a trip in Freedom of the Seas! What an amazing experience it was!! It was my first time and I’m already planning another cruise already
Freedom of the Seas was the first ship I was on. Loved it! Beautiful ship, and not too big or too small. It was 2016 and sailed from Port Canaveral, Florida. Awesome memories.
How is/was it?
@@CableReadyTechnoSIut i also went on the same ship in June 2023. This company has amazing services whether you're a first timer or returning customer. Freedom of the Sea is one of the older ships, i believe 2008? Just like the video says it's not as big as some other ships that were built later on which have more varieties. Still wonderful experience regardless
I just came back from a Mediterranean cruise and extras just paid 107dlls
We just enjoy what we have included and have the most great time
Awsome food at the Main Dinning Room and the buffet we go out and have lunch with the locals was just perfect
We dont have drink package just the Coffe Select card
Thank you so much this was very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, narrator it was very informative
Thank you so much for this. I think I will get the add on Specialty beverage package after this information.
Another very helpful video. Thanks!
Going on Oasis in October(first time on RCL.)
Glad it was helpful!
This was great information. I purchased the specialty drink package as well as zip line and a beach bed for the private island...but I def thought I sounds be paying for the shows. Found out it was included in my price. That's amazing.
Excellent video!
*Royal Caribbean has been a great cruise line to vacation on.*
Thanks for the informations
This is so helpful I've never been on a cruise!
I'm so glad!
Great video ... I wish I watched this before my first cruise.
Next time!
can’t get over the way matt pronounces “windjammer”
Do specialty restaurants do anything special for birthdays?
Watching because I miss cruising 😭 gotta wait till next year 👀
So very informative getting ready for my first cruise May 2023 on Wonder of The Seas. So Excited
Hope you enjoy it!
Tanya , We just came off Our 51 Cruise
& We are Excited each & every Cruise ....
Enjoy , I know You will...
Cruise On !!
AWESOME, Thanks.
Thank you for the information. Going on a cruise for the first time in December on Explorer of the Seas. I'm still deciding, but I think I'm going to pay extra for the drink package. I watched the Drink Package video and it was very informative as well.
Get the drink package trust me
Same
I didn't find the sale price of $160 a day for two people very affordable we spent around $60 on booze on board and $20 on water in advance. No soda just juice and coffee which was best in the main dining room.
Great video, reinforcing my cruise knowledge. Going on our seventh cruise July 11th on Quantum.
Glad it was helpful!
I booked for December 2024! So far I've added the Dining package and a beach cabana day. I"m planning on getting the VIP service and the drink package. Need to decide what other excursions we want. I'd like to spread the costs in the coming months! :) Thank you for your video!
I booked for May 18, 2023. Bermuda was awesome! The MoPeds were very cool!
I'm booking in December 2023 for my Son's sweet 16th birthday
This is great info for someone who never cruised period or never cruised Royal. Trying to figure out your budget on a cruise can drive you crazy. I’ll say this. After the cost of the actual cruise, factor in taxes, gratuities, packages you want, excursions on port day, any money you may want to spend in shops, money to get to and from your port and Lastly, emergency money and travel insurance. For everything you do on the ship, multiply it by two! Even if your by yourself, they will charge you for two for a lot of things. This will give you pretty much a lump sum of how much everything will cost. As for packages, I would look at specialty dining and drink package. Some may want to look at WiFi if it’s good on ship. For the drink package, it may seem like a lot upfront, but consider for example a 7 day cruise. 2 drinks per day at $15 each and multiple that by 2 for 7 days is $420. Most people who drink and on vacation are going to have more than two drinks per day so you know that package will pay for itself!
Aren't the drink packages per day? It's over $100 per day for alcoholic drink package
I wish the costs besides the cruise itself was on their website, even going to check out it doesn't show the cost of drink packages, or additional food packages e.t.c what do they typically charge for WiFi? I'll have to call them. Thanks for your info!
@@marimercy14on sale u can get them for like 70/day
Good rundown of Activities & Eateries available on Board ...
Thanks
Good information
When I watch your videos i feel like taking baby steps in to the unknown realm.. thanx 😁
I booked a cruise on Royal for 2/9/24, leaving from Australia. When I saw your video I called them about the gratuities. They explained that the gratuities are only added in in fare for the Australian market or not for US residents.
wow booking for 1 year in advance, how much was your ticket?
Yes, i would like to know the same..how much was the ticket?
Another great video 👍 got our first RC booked for next January in Australia can't wait to get FAT 😀 🇦🇺
I’m lost. If I pre pay gratuity, do I also pay gratuity throughout the day? Or if I pay $14.50 a day instead do I pay that $14.50 PLUS 18% per purchase? If so that’s awful
you dont need to pay any graduity. that is not mandatory, they add it to the room but you can remove them at guest services
Laundry is a must. I always think about how to wash my family's clothes when on vacation.
After booking my first NCL cruise I can safely say that I will not be using them again as there were SO MANY undisclosed extra fees. Even some shows cost extra. Even trivia night costs extra. Insane.
I didn't pay 1 fee after boarding any NCL cruise other than excursions.
@@STORMZ8how much did u pay for ur ticket?
@@roxaneabigail488 Honestly, I don't recall the total. But for 4 of us in adjoining rooms ( Boardwalk Balcony) tips and the alcohol package, it was roughly $5500.
Really like💖 Your video, Goodnight💐 Hope You have delightful Day tomorrow
Thanks for all the info!
Does anyone know if the main dining room/windjammer have high chairs for toddlers!? Thanks
Very informative me & my family will be taking a cruise on Freedom of the seas.......on 7/5/24❣️
Always purchase the drink and dining packages.
Merci beaucoup pour ce blog-vidéo … moi et ma belle Suzanne on va RCaribean en lune de miel pour février 2023 !
Is the VR trampoline on the Mariner complimentary?
Really,Tap Water!!!!wow!!Cant believe felt need to include that..😂But great info..Will be my next Cruise..have only been Carnival (9 Cruises)but has gotten to -as one TH-cam influencer has said-be the Walmart of the Cruise Lines.-
Im going on a royal soon and want to see the difference between them and carnival. I see they are more expensive but for a good value. Im very excited
Update: we got back, it was amazing! Food was better, more room, great shows, awesome staff and overall just so fun. Also the drink package worked the day of and that was just super nice!
My gf is gluten free(celiac) and the fact they have a gluten free section for their food was mind blowing. We were very happy on our trip!
What ship did you go on? I’m going on the Allure and Adventure OTS.
Have you gone on a carnival cruise? If so which one did you enjoy the most? I will be going on my first cruise(Royal Caribbean )in April 2023 I am excited!
Love your videos! Thanks.
Why do you pronounce "Windjammer" the way you do?
It’s an inside joke. My sister thought it was how it was pronounced
Hello!!! Thanks for the video! I booked wonder of the seas for next September. Is the carousel included? What about the candy store?
Thank you
Please please do a guide on how to book a succesfull cheap cruise from people from Europa such as Bemgium, Netherlands etc with flighs included (P.S Preferably with a ship from the 2 largest classes :D)
Super informative. Our cruise sets sail in 3 weeks (Navigator of the seas) and this will be our first time on Royal. We’ve been on Carnival many times but this cruise line is significantly different from theirs. Trying to get aquatinted beforehand so we’ll know what to expect. Are the cabanas an extra fee or FCFS?
How did it go?
How was the cruise?
very nice video
Thank you
Is this one cruise in specific or all the royal caribean cruises together in one video?
I was pleasantly surprised that I don’t have to share my room, and that I am not in a dorm, what a whew moment for me
Love elegant cruise
I’m going on Navigator of the Seas in the Royal Suite… still not sure what is included with that. Any thoughts? I know there’s some VIP perks but not sure what it is…
Do you have a review on VCL?
Hey Matt, do you have a video of the Ultimate World Royal Caribbean Cruise? Thanks 🇺🇸
th-cam.com/video/yBXRuNVk_gM/w-d-xo.html
this is great
My first time going on a cruise with my boys was recently going with family. Everybody in my family dropped out but me and my kids were still going but money is kind of tight if I would’ve known my family was not going to attend I would have picked a different day different time to go with my kids like the summer I don’t wanna lose my money because I had already paid and it’s too late canceled the cruise is two days away.
Does Royal not provide free transfer from the airport to the ship? If not what is the cost for the Galveston port?
I’m on my first Royal Caribbean cruise on the Wonder of the Seas watching this to get more value out of my ticket
Booked and leaving in a few weeks. First timer, so I'm watching these to know what to expect. We're part of a large party and I've been told that although the RC app provides a way to communicate with the rest of your party, there's no way to make it notify you that a message has come in. If so, that's a shame. Sure would be useful.
Hi, are there healthy plant based food options?
I wonder where the ship navigates to? Like the Bahamas?
Are there free items at Fish and Ships on Ovation?
I work coco cay and plan on taking a cruise real soon
NCL Breakaway vs RCI Odyssey of the Seas, which is a more fun ship experience overall regarding included activities, game shows, trivia, comedy etc?
Fucking love sarrentos pizza been on oasis twice and it’s just great being able to go down to the deck get a full pizza and bring it back to my room at 11pm after watching the comedy show
Ein großartiges Schiff. Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Buchen und los geht’s! ❤️
I’m a water & ice drinker… that’s it… Will I have trouble getting ice for my thermos bottle?
Tony... you should have not said Touche''''''' My mind immediately went to ZORRO... yep. That is the look, and you nailed it buddy
For my upcoming cruise, I purchased the specialty dining package and refreshment package. I also prepaid the gratuities. You mentioned that the specialty dining package includes the gratuity so would it be best to not prepay the gratuity?
When you purchase any drink or dining package, they automatically add on 18% to the cost for tips. Tips are already paid by you. It drives me crazy when people pay extra when they already paid 18% extra. Also, when you buy a drink if you don't have a package, they automatically add on 18% but they won't tell you that. Read your receipts!